Flood Watch issued April 3 at 3:52PM EDT until April 6 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain will occur into the weekend with the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
Today 65° Today 65° slight chance 46° 46° likely Tomorrow 56° Tomorrow 56° 52° 52°
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
What's a saugeye? Grand Lake anglers may find out
By William Kincaid
ST. MARYS - Ohio Department of Natural Resources officials will attempt to make Grand Lake a great place to fish for saugeye, a hybrid cross between female walleye and male sauger that makes for an exciting catch and a delicious meal.
Details about the Grand Lake saugeye experiment were revealed during the 2025 Sport Fish Restoration Partner with a Payer event held Tuesday at the St. Marys State Fish Hatchery, which featured state and federal officials. [More]
Close contest
Minster wins 2-0 pitchers' duel over Celina
By Gary R. Rasberry
CELINA -Colbie Kinney didn't give Minster much, but the Wildcats were able to push two runs across against Celina, then relied on veteran pitcher Brooklyn Osterloh to work out of jams for the Wildcats to pick up a 2-0 softball victory on Tuesday at Jim Hoess Field. [More]
Obituaries on April 2nd, 2025
Kathryn Long
Kathryn L. Long, age 85 of Sidney, Ohio (formerly of Anna) died March 29th 2025 [More]
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Gathering of Great Artists
Artistry at The Harvest Barn returns this weekend
MARIA STEIN - Dozens of the area's most accomplished artists have been selected to showcase their works at the second annual Artistry at The Harvest Barn, a fine art show and sale that carries on the tradition and prestige of a similarly named event that put Mercer County on the map for art lovers.
Rockford gas leak fixed; no injuries
ROCKFORD - Village councilors confirmed a gas leak occurred in the village Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured.
"A gas line was hit during co
Ohio No. 1 in new jobs for February
Employment in Ohio increased more than any other state in the nation in February, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics news release.
"The
Work moving fast on Minster crosswalk
MINSTER - Village administrator Don Harrod told the Minster Village Council Tuesday night work on a State Route 66 pedestrian crossing near Memorial Field is moving along at a rapid pace.
Minster police to host building open house
MINSTER - The Minster Police Department will host an open house Saturday for local residents to view the completed $2.55 million project that included an addition and the renovation of the existing building.
Grand jury indicts Troy businessman on bad check
CELINA - A former co-owner of Moeller Brew Barn was indicted in Mercer County Common Pleas Court late last month and arrested on Monday on charges of passing bad checks and theft.
Gross no-hits T-Birds
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
Kasey Gross allowed just one walk over seven innings in throwing the area's first no-hitter of the season as St. Marys shut out Lima Central Catholic 2-0 on Tuesday at K.C. Geiger Park.
Flyers get past Bulldogs
MARIA STEIN - Marion Local plated three runs in a wild fifth inning and held on for a 5-2 win over Celina on Tuesday evening at the Airport in Maria Stein.
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